The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) revealed that the Marcos administration has secured an impressive P3.54 trillion in approved investments from July 2022 to April 2025 — marking a sharp 70.64% jump compared to the same period under the Duterte administration, which recorded P2.075 trillion.
In a statement released Friday, Trade Secretary Cristina Roque highlighted that this surge reflects “the Philippines’ sound investment policies and enduring appeal as a regional hub.” More than that, Roque credited President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s leadership, saying the numbers underscore his “clear directive to build a strong, innovation-driven economy anchored on high-quality investments that generate jobs, enhance infrastructure, and elevate our global competitiveness.”
The Board of Investments (BOI) broke down the growth year by year: P729 billion in 2022, P1.26 trillion in 2023, and an unprecedented P1.62 trillion in 2024 — the highest annual figure in the BOI’s 57-year history.
These approved projects are projected to generate over 147,000 jobs nationwide, according to DTI.
The surge has been fueled largely by a boom in renewable energy projects, as the government pushes for sustainable development and long-term economic resilience.
While early 2025 saw a dip in new approvals, the DTI said this is expected, noting that many major investments are now transitioning from approval to implementation.
